US4130318A
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Headrest with side pads
Assignee: Renault SA
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Filing: 1978-01-09
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Granted: 1978-12-19
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Expires: 1998-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A seat having a headrest wherein a side pad is mounted on a support attached to a lateral portion of the seat, bracketed to the back, and an adjusting mechanism permits setting the height of the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcel Hemmen
- 👤 Jacky Heron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/885; B60N2/806; B60N2/809; B60N2/812; B60N2/815; B60N2/818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In a seat having a back frame and an adjustable cushion attached to the back frame, a headrest comprising: a pair of auxiliary frames disposed on a lateral side of the back frame, each auxiliary frame having an axis of rotation; a pair of supports, each support carried on an auxiliary frame; adjusting means for positioning each support on its auxiliary frame, said adjusting means including a row of holding notches located on each support and engageable with a catch movably fixed to the auxiliary frame, a guide fastened to each auxiliary frame and having a channel, an ejection spring disposed in each channel and acting upward on a support, and an anchoring pin disposed in each channel for anchoring the ejection spring in the channel; and a pair of adjustable side pads, each side pad mounted on a support and being movable with said support vertically, or angularly about the axis of rotation of its auxiliary frame; whereby adjustment of the auxiliary frames and adjusting means permits the side pads to be positioned out of the lateral field of vision of the person occupying the seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In a seat having a back frame and an adjustable cushion attached to the back frame, a headrest comprising: a pair of auxiliary frames disposed on a lateral side of the back frame, each auxiliary frame having an axis of rotation; a pair of supports, each support carried on an auxiliary frame; adjusting means for positioning each support on its auxiliary frame, said adjusting means including a row of holding notches located on each support and engageable with a catch movably fixed to the auxiliary frame, a guide fastened to each auxiliary frame and having a channel, an ejection spring disposed in each channel and acting upward on a support, and an anchoring pin disposed in each channel for anchoring the ejection spring in the channel; and a pair of adjustable side pads, each side pad mounted on a support and being movable with said support vertically, or angularly about the axis of rotation of its auxiliary frame; whereby adjustment of the auxiliary frames and adjusting means permits the side pads to be positioned out of the lateral field of vision of the person occupying the seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-12-18 | 1982-06-19 | 1982-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-18 | 1986-06-19 | 1986-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-18 | 1990-06-19 | 1990-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |